It Was the Distribution of ________ That Showed Harlow Shapley

question 46

Multiple Choice

It was the distribution of ________ that showed Harlow Shapley we were nowhere near thecenter of the Milky Way in the 1920s.

• A)planetary nebulae
• B)emission nebulae
• C)open clusters
• D)globular clusters
• E)supernova remnants

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Definitions:

Neophobia

A fear of anything new, including new experiences, foods, or situations.

Set Point

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Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, usually better, when in the presence of others.

Serving Size

Indicates the portion of food or drink that is generally consumed by one person, used for nutritional labeling and dietary guidelines.